How to set up Desktop tests to work on MacOS

Joseph Hamdan

May 26, 2026 15:10

Before being able to run automated desktop tests on MacOS, you will need to perform the below steps:

1- OpenCV lib should be installed. the preferred way is via Homebrew:

brew install opencv

2. Under: System Preferences > Privacy & Security > Privacy > Accessibility : Java should be enabled

3. Under: System Preferences > Privacy & Security > Privacy > Screen Recording : Java should be enabled

4. Follow the instructions on this link to set up the dependencies